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The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center packs November with seven exciting performances, kicking off with two sold-out shows, Postmodern Jukebox and Boz Scaggs, and concluding with Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular to launch the holiday season. Tickets can be purchased by calling 508-994-2900, online at https://zeiterion.org/, or at the Zeiterion Box Office at 684 Purchase Street in New Bedford. Group sales for select shows are available for 10 tickets or more, which can be purchased by calling 508-997-5664 x123.
The Zeiterion will celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 24 by waiving ticket fees to select performances.
The Zeiterion box office will offer extended holiday hours beginning on Black Friday. These hours are:
• Friday, November 23, and Saturday, November 24: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 26, to Saturday, December 15: 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, December 17, to Saturday, December 22: 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Closed Sundays.
The full schedule of November performances is:
Postmodern Jukebox
Saturday, November 3, 8:00 p.m.
This multi-talented collective reimagines contemporary pop, rock and R&B hits in the style of various yesteryears, from swing to doo-wop, ragtime to Motown. Imagine marrying the 21st century party vibe of Miley Cyrus or the minimalist angst of Radiohead with the crackly warmth of a vintage 78 or the plunger-muted barrelhouse howl of a forgotten Kansas City jazzman.
Boz Scaggs: Out of the Blues Tour
Friday, November 9, 8:00 p.m.
The voice who brought us “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown,” to name just a few. This tour supports Scaggs’ new album, Out of the Blues, which is appropriate since the blues is what first sparked his five-decade musical career.
The New Chinese Acrobats
Saturday, November 10, 7:30 p.m.
Mixing new techniques and acts with ancient traditions, The New Chinese Acrobats present the opportunity to view the best of China’s ancient folk art, mixed with the style and virtuosity of today’s generation. With performers selected from across China for their high-level acrobatic skills and innovative staging, the show includes award-winning acts from prestigious circus festivals such as Monte Carlo Circus Festival and World Circus Festival of Paris.
The Choir of Man
Sunday, November 18, 7:30 p.m.
The runaway hit of numerous music festivals is now on its first U.S. tour! Known across the globe as “the ultimate feel good show,” The Choir of Man is a party and a concert set in a working pub that combines hair-raising harmonies, high-energy dance, and live percussion with foot-stomping choreography. The multi-talented cast of nine handsome blokes sings everything – pub tunes, folk, Broadway, classic rock – all to roof-raising heights.
Something Rotten! National Broadway Tour
Tuesday, November 27, 7:30 p.m.
Set in the 1590s, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write their own hit play while the “rock star” Shakespeare keeps getting all the hits. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical.
Future Rhythm Quartet at Stage Door Live
Thursday, November 29, 7:30 p.m.
The historic Zeiterion stage transforms into intimate concert club for Rhythm Future Quartet led by violinist Jason Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli. The group performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms.
Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular
Friday, November 30, 8:00 p.m.
Start Christmas in style as Santa and his merry helpers take you on an unforgettable journey featuring holiday favorites, including “White Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Chestnuts Roasting,” “Let it Snow,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “O Holy Night,” and many more.
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide New Bedford and the region with performing arts programming of excellence that inspires, educates, engages and entertains. Tickets are available for purchase at www.zeiterion.org, by calling 508-994-2900, or in person at the box office at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass. Zeiterion Box Office regular hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and two hours before each performance.
